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Word: GENES

โœ“ Valid Scrabble Word
G 2 E 1 N 1 E 1 S 1
Length 5 letters
Syllables 1
Pronunciation /dส’หˆenes/
Frequency Common
Scrabble 6 pts
WWF Score 8 pts

๐Ÿ“Š Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown

Vowels 2
Consonants 3
Unique Letters 4
Top Tile G (2 pts)
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Smart Word Insights & Strategy

Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty

Linguistic Level Intermediate
Spelling Pitfalls None detected. This word has standard phonetics.
Board Strategy A standard word. Use it as a solid filler on your rack to rotate letters.

Definition of GENES

noun
  1. A theoretical unit of heredity of living organisms; a gene may take several values and in principle predetermines a precise trait of an organism's form (phenotype), such as hair color.
  2. A segment of DNA or RNA from a cell's or an organism's genome, that may take several forms and thus parameterizes a phenomenon, in general the structure of a protein; locus.

    "A change in a gene is reflected in the protein or RNA molecule that it codes for."

Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.

๐Ÿ“œ Word Pattern Notes

Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences

  • โ€ข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "genes" in early literature."
  • โ€ข "In professional circles, using the word "genes" conveys a high level of precision."

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts

This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.

๐ŸŽฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips

Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.

Dictionary Validity

Dictionary Lexicon Status Base Value
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) โœ“ Valid 6 pts
ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) โœ“ Valid 8 pts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GENES a valid Scrabble word? โ–ผ
GENES is a valid Scrabble word in the North American TWL dictionary, and is valid internationally in the SOWPODS dictionary.
How many points is GENES worth in Scrabble? โ–ผ
In Scrabble, GENES is worth 6 points. In Words with Friends, it is worth 8 points.
How many syllables are in GENES? โ–ผ
There is 1 syllable in GENES.

๐Ÿ”— Common Phrases & Idioms

Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GENES:

  • # the genes effect
  • # master of genes
  • # playing with genes
  • # in terms of genes

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